Day 22 - JESUS, PLEASE HEAL MY PAST

Creating resolutions for the new year doesn’t mean God wants to add more religious burdens to

your already busy life.

I recently read in the book Devote to Jesus: When we find something worthy of our whole heart

and fully devote ourselves to it, it will fuel our focus, passion, and lifelong pursuits. I truly believe

that Jesus alone is worthy of our whole heart.

To give our whole heart to Jesus, we need to make space for Him. Many of us are still tied to

the past—whether through memories or objects that remind us of how life used to be. Some

may even feel stuck there.

Yet, our God is calling us to let go of the past and trust in His work in the present. The prophet

Isaiah said:

“Do not remember the past events; pay no attention to things of old.” (Isaiah 43:18)

Peter Scazzero, in his book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, reminds us that we must revisit our

past—but only if we go hand-in-hand with Jesus. With Him, we can confront and organize our

past.

If the “storage room” of your past is cluttered and disorganized, it’s time to sort through it. Seek

help if needed—from a pastor, a leader, or someone you trust. With Jesus by your side, along

with wise counsel, you can close the door on your past. Lock it with forgiveness, seal it with

compassion, and move forward with joy and peace.

Jesus says:“Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it?

Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19)

Heavenly Father,

As I step into this new year, I long for a fresh start with You. Please help me to clear my heart

and make space for Your presence. I know You are worthy of my whole heart.

Lord, I ask You to heal my past. Help me find the courage and the right help to revisit and

organize what needs to be sorted. I trust that with You, I can face every memory, no matter how

painful, knowing You will bring healing and restoration.

Jesus, I give You my past, my present, and my future. Please guide me and transform my heart.

In Your holy name, I pray. Amen.